N.M. and Va. Get Approvals for BEAD Initial Plans

NTIA approved Virginia's and New Mexico's plans for the broadband equity, access and deployment (BEAD) program, the federal agency said Friday. With OKs on their complete initial plans, Virginia can access its $1.4 billion BEAD allocation and New Mexico can receive its $675 million. NTIA has approved entire initial plans for 22 states, three territories and the District of Columbia. The agency additionally approved Massachusetts, Utah and two territories’ plans last week (see 2407250045).